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Pronunciation
- /ˈpɔː.ʃə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈpɔɹ.ʃə/ (General-American)
Etymology
From Latin Porcia, a feminine form of the gens name Porcius (the gens of the Cato the Elder and his famous descendants), from porcus (“pig”). The moon is named for the character in The Merchant of Venice.
Meanings
- A female given name from Latin.
- The seventh satellite of the planet Uranus.
Translations (2)
ru По́рция (moon of Uranus) · ja ポーシャ (moon of Uranus)
wikipedia: Cato the Elder · wikipedia: The Merchant of Venice